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I gave that a laugh emoji because it was humerous. I'd love to be there to see the expression on the parents face's. How many when faced with the old worn out "it's Thai custom" then turn around and say "I respect your custom and will give you x baht as you ask for, but will you respect my culture and pay for the marriage ceremony"? It's no wonder that they demand a sin sod for an already been married, with kids, daughter when so many farangs seem so ready to part with vast amounts of money just to bang their daughters.

Ironically, the amount asked for rises with the wealth of the parents, who are entirely able to provide a "safety net" themselves. In the case of my wife, her family were more wealthy than I, and even she was wealthy as had land and rental house of her own. I didn't give anything, and as she had been married before wasn't even required to do so.

So would I. Perhaps someone can draw up a contract based on that which any potential sucker farang can download and present to the grasping parents.

and perhaps he doesn't want to have to "buy" his wife as he has principles. If she's not a virgin it's not even required under Thai custom, far as I know. Too many farangs pay out for a wife that has been married, has kids etc and too many Thais see baht signs soon as a farang takes any interest in a daughter. It's OK to play along with sin sod for show at a wedding, but get it back after. That's what i did, and just as well given the divorce that came later. She wasn't worth a sin sod in the event of her behaviour later.

5555555555555 How many farangs do you know that "leech off" the wife's parents?

and another Thai "expert" chimes in with the BS about how it's OK to buy a wife from the parents. The guy needs to say to his GF that he will give her the 500,000 baht as security in the event that they got divorced, but for the parents, nothing. That would be the sin sod to be put on display at the wedding. Depends if she trusts them enough to give her the money after. If his marriage went the way 50% of marriages do ( divorce ) he might regret giving in to them. Perhaps he should take it as an omen that getting married at all is a bad idea.

Making it up again I see. I do not recall ever saying he's going to die soon. I have said he might retire soon after winning another term to allow harris to be the POTUS.

Having to train people AFTER the war starts means one is on the back foot from the start. It wasn't that important when going into Afghanistan as that wasn't a major military power, but would be significant against China. As to why one might post against America, ask the people of Chile that woke to news of the military coup as to why America has much to answer for. As for democracy, while you may believe it exists in America, I am not convinced of that.

Nobody thought he'd win the first time. So, it isn't over till the fat lady sings next year.

I had a similar problem with Thai nephew. Never even considered asking what to do on here as would expect same silly answers about assaulting him. Had I done that his father would have put me in hospital, and probably his mother would have joined in. Had I made it an ultimatum I'd have been out of the house pronto.

Not his house.

I for one certainly believe that there is much about the case than has been revealed, or ever will be revealed. Why has it taken so many years for the OP information to be put forward? Was there a cover up that he forgot about at his age and said something he should not have ?

Meanwhile the US can't get enough recruits to fill the vacant positions, and is apparently more concerned about woke issues than being ready to fight.

Flew with them once and never ever again. Not impressed in the least.

Let's see if you're so amused this time next year.

Pathetic insults about Trump and other posters- is that all you have? If you can't discuss without resorting to such, it's pointless discussing anything with you. Bye.

An inquiry is not the same as a formal impeachment proceeding. However, if it came up with something significant it might progress to that. I for one welcome the inquiry, and hope something substantial comes of it re Biden.

Thailand was a happy accident for me. On my flights to Saudi I had a stop off on the way and normally stopped in Singapore, which I knew well, but wanting a change I stopped in Bkk and fell in love with Thailand instantly. The rest, as they say, is history.

70s for me. Saw the world, enjoyed life. 80s were spoiled by the wrong woman, and the 90s were interesting, but only enjoyable on the times I spent in Thailand ( as often as possible ). Music was just background then. Didn't get into it till the 90s, but never rap or hip hop etc. Loved Dire Straits, Fleetwood Mac, Springsteen, De Burgh etc.

Great times in Singapore indeed. Certainly my most enjoyable posting. If you mean the gliding club at Kangaw, I used to see the gliders flying there from Dieppe Barracks. I was also quartered at Nee Soon with the famous Transit Road for all things desired. I spent many a night in Bugis Street- certainly nothing like it anywhere else I have ever been. Happy days, but all gone to history.

You got that one right. My wife's 2 nephews lived with their grandmother ( grandfather was dead ) in the village, while her sister and brother in law worked on road projects around the country.

LOL. It's the same situation my wife found herself in. Also, being married to me did not raise her social status in the village. Think again.

If one believes that one's soul is reincarnated, then keeping a person alive past the point that they should have died would be a sin, IMO.

If you are saying that "democracy" as practiced in the west is a sham, I agree with you. Far as I'm concerned it's only used to perpetuate a professional political class that does not have the benefit of the populace at it's heart. BTW, if there never was actual democracy, then it can not collapse. All that is happening IMO is that the reality is being exposed.

Problem is apparently the legal document Britain gave Egypt when it ruled there that it would always get the water.